Plant and Transport Hire Controller/Administrator
2 days ago
Gateshead
Plant and Transport Hire Controller/Administrator The Role As a Plant and Transport Hire Controller/Administrator, you will support the effective and efficient day-to-day running of the Plant and Transport Department, as well as assist with various procurement processes. You will report to the Plant & Transport Manager. Core Values The organization emphasizes recruiting the right person for the right role. All employees are expected to embody the following core values: • Integrity – Honesty and ethical standards, accountability, respect, and trust in colleagues., • Pride & Passion – Commitment to delivering high-quality contributions to the organization., • Quality – Providing service aligned with internal Quality, Environment, and Safety standards., • Innovation – Encouraging new methods to drive efficiency and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Supporting the Plant & Transport Planner: • Manage statutory operating licenses and the company’s operator responsibilities., • Ensure vehicles are taxed, maintained, serviced, and tracked correctly., • Liaise and negotiate with external suppliers to ensure value for plant and transport services., • Minimize external plant hire and review cost versus purchase options., • Manage job cards for workforce productivity and efficiency., • Ensure deliveries and collections are carried out cost-effectively., • Maintain asset registers and ensure internal plant hire and maintenance functions are efficient., • Control costs, damage charges, and internal/external hire requests., • Keep yard and garage areas safe, tidy, and compliant with RAMS and toolbox talks., • Maintain fleet and plant in good working order and ensure compliance with legal standards., • Review fleet mileage, tachograph, and tracker records and take action as needed., • Organize internal transportation of plant and materials., • Liaise with sites, tips, and suppliers to allocate work efficiently., • Contribute to budget preparation and business case formulation for plant and transport purchases., • Approve invoices for external plant hire., • Be flexible to meet organizational needs. Supporting the Purchasing Department: • Procure goods, materials, and services considering price, quality, and delivery., • Build and manage supplier relationships., • Collaborate with pre-construction or planning teams on tenders and value engineering., • Assess suppliers, monitor contract compliance, and manage performance improvements., • Support product change requests and capacity planning., • Track and expedite orders, maintain order logs, and manage related spreadsheets., • Check invoices and resolve queries